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Opinion writer Azaviera Payne argues a “Yes” vote for the upcoming Athens School levy, “Issue 3”, is important the schoolchildren of the city. Can you imagine going to a school with barely functioning heat? Having to leave school on hot days because there is no air? Mold in your classrooms? Those are just some of the problems that can be …

Opinion writer Charlotte Caldwell argues that a dark money campaign attacking a proposed Athen’s school levy is fraught with misinformation, and that the levy is important for the school district. On July 31, 2018, the Athens School Board voted to put a levy on November’s ballot that would build all-new schools in Athens, a feat that seems a little daunting …

Ohio U student Dominic Detwiler condemns the Students for Athens Education group as selfish and immature. Dear Editor, There is a social media campaign allegedly led by Ohio University students in opposition to the November school levy calling itself “Students for Athens Education”. It focuses on a series of things that one could theoretically buy with the money one may …

For the first time, the Athens County Public Libraries ask the voters of Athens to approve a levy this November that would use taxpayer dollars to fund the network of seven buildings around Athens County. The five-year mill levy would increase property taxes for homeowners by one dollar for every thousand dollars that their home is worth. For example, “a …

Issue 20 faced Athens voters as they contemplated the future of their kids’ education in Athens City Schools during the previous election. On Nov. 6, the voters of Athens had their voices heard when they resoundingly voted to approve a levy that will now account for 13 percent of the district’s operating budget. The levy is a five-year renewal of …

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